19.05.2011 - The principled paradigm: An ethical and legal introduction to Islamic finance

The Islamic financial services industry has experienced phenomenal growth over the past three decades. From a highly specialised niche market, Islamic finance has crystallised into a multi-billion dollar global industry, working alongside – and often in conjunction with – its larger, non-Islamic counterpart.
With that track record, plus territorial coverage of over 75 countries, such success begs the most simple of questions: what exactly is Islamic finance?.............................................Full Article: Source